how much should i pay for a mig welder bottle?

[73rustang]

so that's basically it I got a 135 eastwood mig like a year ago and then life happened \ , but now I'm back to it and I need a bottle, I know nothing about welding except the countless articles I've read on putting in floor pans I've done very little arc welding and I never welded mig. I called up a place in town to ask a price and for a 3 ft tall tank he says its 239 plus tax (comes filled) and to refill it its 35-38. Is that a fair price or should I start looking around in Birmingham?

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

I'm in the same boat as you regarding needing a bottle. Some places lease the bottles to you and you pay a monthly fee. I've yet to figure out the cheapest way to go.

 

[turtle5353]

I think the one I bought in that size range was around $189. But I would go with whichever shop is closest and that you will use a lot. Most places wont fill a tank from another business. Don't rent/lease, it will cost you much more in the long run.

 

[73rustang]

thank you turtle ill just spend the little extra and stick to jasper so I can avoid the big city traffic lol XD

I think the one I bought in that size range was around $189. But I would go with whichever shop is closest and that you will use a lot. Most places wont fill a tank from another business. Don't rent/lease, it will cost you much more in the long run.

did that include filling the bottle the 1st time tho?

 

[71mach351]

I can't comment on price but do not waste your time with a 40cf bottle. Get at least an 80cubic foot bottle. It goes quicker than you think. It the one you're looking at is 3 ft high then you should be good.